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Inflicted T12 fracture-dislocation: CT/MRI correlation and mechanistic implications

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We describe the CT and MRI findings of a thoracolumbar neurocentral synchondrosis fracture-dislocation in an abused infant. The morphologic features of this classically described fracture, and the associated cervical and sacral spine injuries displayed on cross-sectional imaging, provide compelling evidence for a mechanism of massive hyperflexion and axial spinal loading.

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  1. Section of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

    Brandon Tran

  2. Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA, USA

    Michelle Silvera

  3. Division of General Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA, USA

    Alice Newton

  4. Department of Radiology, Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA

    Paul K. Kleinman

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Correspondence to Paul K. Kleinman.

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Tran, B., Silvera, M., Newton, A. et al. Inflicted T12 fracture-dislocation: CT/MRI correlation and mechanistic implications. Pediatr Radiol 37, 1171–1173 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-007-0594-y

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